The Big Idea Activity

How do we get the things we need and want?

Make a Cartoon About Working People

  California Standard 2.4 Students understand basic economic concepts and their individual roles in the economy and demonstrate basic economic reasoning skills.

Additional Links

Information and background on careers for women in science.

This site presents a detailed history of teaching, including a timeline, schoolhouse pioneers, a close up of teachers today, and additional online resources about careers in teaching.

This site explores careers based on what students like to do.


George Washington Carver

  California Standard 2.4.1 Describe food production and consumption long ago and today, including the roles of farmers, processors, distributors, weather, and land and water resources.

George Washington Carver

Teaching Tips

Many kids love eating peanuts and peanut butter. To incorporate some nutrition education or cooking activities into the study of George Washington Carver, check out this homepage from the National Peanut Board. See the links on nutrition, recipes, the virtual classroom, and the kids page.

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Some students might be allergic to peanuts. This page provides tips for educators in recognizing and avoiding an allergic reactions.

Visit this Web site for extensive biographical information about George Washington Carver.

George Washington Carver's life in his own words

This page proivdes ideas for classroom activities that promote racial and cultural awareness among children.


Balboa Park

  California Standard 2.4.1 Describe food production and consumption long ago and today, including the roles of farmers, processors, distributors, weather, and land and water resources.

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The House of Pacific Relations is the non-profit organization that sponsors the international cottages at Balboa Park. Learn more about the cottages and their programs at this Web site.